GRR Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 67%, arrivals better at 88%. Early morning flights ran 33 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at GRR. 67% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 91%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 58%. That is a 33-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is 90 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, FNT is the better bet right now.
GRR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 33-point swing at GRR. The early morning block runs at 91%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 81%. 1am is where it broke down, dropping to 50%. Currently at 67%, well below the morning numbers. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (68% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
GRR has been bouncing between 51% and 95%. Best day was May 17 at 95%. Worst was Apr 2 at 51%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how GRR runs. Today's 67% is well below the norm.
About GRR Delays
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 67% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport has averaged 68% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include FNT (Bishop International Airport) and FWA (Fort Wayne International Airport). When GRR is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Gerald R. Ford International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.